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Smashing clearances and defending the counter — how Carlton coach Michael Voss is closing gaps for the Blues

It's been a long time without success for the Carlton club but now, under new coach Michael Voss, it looks like the Blues have arrived. But what's changed, and is it real this time? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Carlton's Harry McKay suffers injury blow

Coleman medallist Harry McKay will be out of action for at least six weeks because of a knee injury as Carlton continue their AFL finals bid.

AAP · May 11, 2022

From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines

Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Power surge falls short against Carlton

Port Adelaide have kicked nine goals to two after halftime but it was not enough to prevent an agonising three-point AFL defeat to Carlton.

AAP · Apr 17, 2022

Cripps injured as Suns beat Carlton in AFL

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps suffered a hamstring injury as the Blues fell to a 30-point AFL loss against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium.

AAP · Apr 10, 2022

Hawks' Wingard set to face Blues in AFL

Hawthorn's Chad Wingard has proved his fitness after a hamstring tweak and is set to play against Carlton.

AAP · Mar 31, 2022

Blues' twin towers deliver AFL warning

Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay kicked nine goals between them to help power Carlton to a 12-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022

Who are the contenders for the Coleman Medal, and where are the goals going to come from?

The AFL's goal kicking charts used to be dominated by the big full-forwards, but as the game has evolved so have the range of players who have a chance of getting the Coleman Medal, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

AFL captains unanimously back Brisbane, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs to make finals

AFL captains have their say on how the 2022 season will play out, with three teams receiving unanimous backing for making the finals.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

Sam Docherty close to making inspirational AFL return for Carlton following cancer battle

Carlton says Docherty is "still a chance" to play in round one, with the former Blues co-captain making significant progress after undergoing chemotherapy last year to treat testicular cancer for the second time.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022